LONDON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Several passengers on board a plane at London's Heathrow Airport revolted against the crew after they learned the aircraft was missing a wing tip.
The Daily Mail said Saturday that seven SriLankan Airlines customers demanded they be allowed to exit the aircraft while it was at the British airport after they learned it was missing a 5-foot wing tip.
Passenger Ian McKie said that he and his fellow passengers had witnessed the damage occur when their SriLankan Airlines flight hit another aircraft at Heathrow two weeks ago.
The 54-year-old said that airline officials informed the passengers they would continue their voyage on another plane after a delay, but ultimately found themselves on the damaged plane.
At that point, seven passengers insisted they be allowed to leave the flight despite the crew's assurances of a safe flight.
The Daily Mail said that the airline later supported its employees, stating a missing wing tip would not pose a safety risk and is only used to minimize fuel costs.
